Enduring Change in Eating Disorders: Interventions with Long-Term Results
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (855 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1138968781 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Charles Fishman great contribution for the evaluation, treatment and understanding of these chalenging problems ! I have had the privilige of knowing Charlie Fishman for many many years both as a supervisor and as a dear friend. I have not read the whole book but so far only the few pages offered by Amazon but this brief reading of the book informed of so many valuable information about the field of eating disorders, it's history and essential features.Charlie has worked and colaborated for many years with Salvador Minuchin and together they have written important books about Structural FAmily Therapy. Their partnership occured mostly at Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic where I had the opportunity to be a part of the staff.
Cases of eating disorders in youths and adults are provided as well as instances of bulimia, anorexia, and compulsive overeating.Three appendices provide the reader with information regarding the scientific basis of the IST model, the effectiveness of the approach in treating conditions other than eating disorders and preventing eating disorders.. Chapters discuss the nature and significance of eating disorders, a review of current treatment approaches, and the importance of the family in the therapeutic process. Enduring Change in Eating Disorders provides a unique perspective on the successful treatment of eating disorders, which are among the most debilitating and recalcitrant psychiatric diseases. Unique in the field, this book details effective Structural Family Therapy with qualitative follow-ups of up to 20 years. A practical approach providing concrete tools to